How far is Ripley, WV from Vienna, WV?
The driving distance from Ripley, WV to Vienna, WV is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Vienna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Vienna.
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Start on South Church Street
14 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Take the ramp right toward I-77
34.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Continue on Camden Avenue
2325 ft · 53 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto East Street Bridge
1 km · 1 min · East Street Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street
2402 ft · 1 min · 7th Street
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Continue on East 8th Street
2636 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Continue on Murdoch Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Murdoch Avenue
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Continue on Grand Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 32nd Street
7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripley and Vienna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-77
Take the ramp right toward I-77
34.9 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ripley and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Vienna?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Ripley and 22.4 miles from Vienna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ripley and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 km).
#1 Ripley
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 3,139 |
| Coordinates | 38.8187000, -81.7106900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vienna
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 10,028 |
| Coordinates | 39.3270200, -81.5484600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna (-81.54846, 39.32702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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